There's a scale called the Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory that actually has a child assessment tool as well as a parent one. And then, by using the information from a physician or clinician, as ...

Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents. This is the ...

The best predictor of a speedy recovery after a sports-related concussion is simply the initial symptom burden as measured by the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), a new study suggests. Other ...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – When most people think of concussion, the first type of patient that comes to mind is a youth athlete. However, concussion is also common in early childhood, largely due to kids’ ...

Objective Optimal balances of sedentary behaviour, physical activity and sleep (collectively termed movement behaviours) for concussion management remain unknown. We sought to determine the optimal ...

November 5, 2025 — Levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents – with some significant differences between male and ...

A new study looks at how concussions impact kids long after they get one. Experts share what to look out for. Concussions can affect kids of all ages, and some children still have symptoms months ...

Objective To explore symptoms during initial physician evaluation and time to return-to-play experienced by university level athletes. Design Prospective case series of concussions during three ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a strong blow to the head. It can cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, memory impairment, and mood changes.